About the role#
Per Scholas is seeking an Internal Communications Intern to join our Marketing and Communications department. You will report to the Senior Manager of Communications and collaborate across the organization to help our team stay informed and engaged. This role is a remote, unpaid position.
What you'll do#
- Support message development and implementation for company-wide events like All Hands meetings.
- Draft informative materials for staff across the nation, including contributions to our weekly newsletter.
- Develop content to increase employee engagement in partnership with the People team.
- Interview internal teams to create special coverage for the organization.
- Support cross-organization measurement of internal communications effectiveness.
- Assist with social media tasks and other special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- At least 1 year of experience in communications within a corporation, nonprofit, government agency, or educational institution.
- Proficiency in Zoom Meetings, Slack, Google Suite, and Microsoft Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior leadership teams.
- Strong understanding of effective communication strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Tech-savvy approach with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
- Strong organizational, time management, and detail-oriented skills.
- Genuine interest in workforce development, technology, diversity, and organizational growth.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position based in the United States.
- Applicants must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, or WI.
- The schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
About Per Scholas
Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization that provides technology training to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Founded in 1995, the organization focuses on economic mobility through education in fields like cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software engineering. It operates from its headquarters in the Bronx and maintains over 20 campuses across the country. The organization collaborates with various employers to build talent pipelines.
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